Mesopotamian Mythology

The Ancient Gods of Sumer and Babylon...

ZAQAR

Akkadian Dream God

Also known as Dzaqar, Zaqiqu, Ziqiqu

God of Dreams and Messages

Along with his sister MAMU, he’s the messenger of Sin. He communicates any pressing issues from on high via the medium of dreams.

If Babylonians babbled in their sleep he could be the cause.

Zaqar wrote the book on the subject: Iškar Zaqīqu — popularly known as the Assyrian Dream Book. If you are puzzled by your dreams, this one has all the answers.

Zaqar Facts and Figures

Name: Zaqar
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Dzaqar, Zaqiqu, Ziqiqu

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Dreams
Area of expertise: Dreams

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 6958

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Article last revised on September 26, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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